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How to check for skin cancer

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How to check for skin cancer

159,309 views October 25, 2017 1:01

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Checking your body for moles that exhibit warning signs of skin cancer is very important. Skin cancers that are found and removed early tend to be highly treatable, so by performing regular skin checks you are stacking the odds in your favour. Be as thorough as possible when you perform a skin check. Use a hand mirror to look under your arms and legs. You can use a hand mirror in combination with a bathroom mirror to check your back, or get help from a loved one.

What should you look for? Watch this quick video with Dr. Elaine McWhirter, skin cancer specialist at Juravinski Cancer Centre.

This video was originally shared on HHS Share:
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